Resolving Ethical Dilemmas

Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians, 6th Edition helps physicians, residents, and students work through common and challenging ethical questions in patient care. It discusses clinical ethics, explores real-world dilemmas, and provides practical advice on how to approach them. The book also offers new insights on various medical topics and addresses challenges such as the Affordable Care Act and managing treatment when it no longer works for the patient.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 20 March 2019
\n Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health
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The increasing use of big data and artificial intelligence in health care has raised a number of ethical issues. Physicians must respond when they have a conscientious objection to an intervention requested by a patient. Health care organizations should respond to physician requests by providing education and support. Physicians can best help patients make informed decisions about end-of-life and life-sustaining care by providing clear information and discussing the benefits and risks of different options. Interns and residents should respond to ethical dilemmas created by duty hours restrictions by seeking guidance from mentors and advocating for their rights.

Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians, 6th Edition, helps residents, students, and practitioners work through these and many more common and challenging ethical questions that affect patient care. The book provides practical, real-world advice on how to approach difficult cases, prompting thoughtful, well-reasoned answers to the question of "What do I do in this situation?"

The book begins with a concise discussion of clinical ethics that provides background information essential to understanding key ethical issues. It then explores a wide range of real-world ethical dilemmas, each accompanied by expert guidance on salient issues and how to approach them. The book provides new insights on cases related to oncology, palliative care, family medicine, clinical practice guidelines, genetic testing, the electronic health record, opioid prescriptions, evidence-based medicine, ambulatory care, quality improvement, and advance care planning.

The book helps clinicians work through challenges such as how to handle changes arising from the Affordable Care Act, how to manage treatment when it no longer works for the patient, and much more. The book uses a highly visual, two-color design to facilitate learning and understanding.

In conclusion, the increasing use of big data and artificial intelligence in health care has raised a number of ethical issues. Physicians, health care organizations, and interns and residents must work together to address these issues and provide high-quality care to patients. Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians, 6th Edition, provides valuable guidance on how to approach these challenges and make informed decisions that prioritize patient well-being.

\n Weight: 682g\n
Dimension: 181 x 256 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781975103545\n
Edition number: 6 ed\n